My first child, a 2-year old beautiful boy has Spastic Cerebral Palsy. Nothing prepared us for this special gift. It came to us as a rude shock and we had to learn to embrace and appreciate his uniqueness as he grows. Of course, it came with unique challenges: Psychological strainFluctuating Emotional outburstHuge Financial commitmentPhysical rigour and stress But the greatest of this challenge is the societal stigma that comes with raising a special needs child. And this weighs down the parents who are already energy-sapped. They feel guilty, trapped and sometimes they sob and ask the difficult question: 'WHY ME?' - often looking at their child as a form of punishment or curse from God. This is why I have written this MANIFESTO and poured my heart out to every parent who is raising a special needs child; to hold you by the hand and walk your journey with you. This is me AFFIRMING to you that YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE. You are a Super Mom You are a Super Dad No Child is a Waste. Not Mine. Not Yours.Your Child is a PRECIOUS GEM This book is me holding you by the hands, looking deep into your eyes with a reassuring smile that YOU ARE AWESOME and that; YOU ARE NOT ALONE. In the book, you will find Simple but Powerful Affirmations that will help you regain your vibe, strengthen your confidence and put smiles on your face. Ultimately, it will help you realise the uniqueness of your precious gem (child) and influence a positive mindset in you to help him or her realise his or her potential.
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